Mackie Big Knob Owner's Manual - Page 3

Part No. SW0581

Rev. E

04/09

©2004-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Operation Guide

Operation Guide

²

Table of Contents

Introduction

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4

Getting Started

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4

Zero the Controls

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4

Connections

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4

Set the Levels

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5

Hookup

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6

Big Knob Features

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7

Front Panel

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7

Rear Panel

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9

Appendix A: Service Information

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1²

Warranty Service

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1²

Troubleshooting

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1²

Repair

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14

Appendix B: Connections

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15

XLR Connectors

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15

1/4" TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks

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15

1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks

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15

RCA Plugs and Jacks

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15

Footswitch Plug and Jack

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15

Appendix C: Technical Info

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16

Big Knob Speciﬁcations

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16

Big Knob Block Diagram

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18

Big Knob Limited Warranty

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19

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www.mackie.com for more information

about this and other Mackie products.

Please write your serial number here for future

reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support,

return authorization, etc.)

Purchased at:

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Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	4
Getting Started	4
Zero the Controls	4
Connections	4
Set the Levels	5
Hookup	6
Big Knob Features	7
Front Panel	7
INPUT SOURCE SELECT Section	7
DAW MIX	7
2-TRACK A	7
2-TRACK B	7
PHONO	7
INPUT METERS	7
VOLUME	7
MONO	7
MUTE	7
DIM	8
POWER LED	8
MONITOR SELECT	8
A	8
B	8
C	8
PHONES 1 and 2	8
PHONES 1 and 2 Level Control	8
PHONES/STUDIO OUT SOURCE Button	8
STUDIO OUTS ON/OFF	9
STUDIO OUTS LEVEL Control	9
TALKBACK LEVEL	9
Internal Talkback Mic	9
TO 2-TRACKS	9
TO PHONES/STUDIO	9
Rear Panel	9
SOURCES	9
2-TRACK A Inputs	9
2-TRACK A Level Switch	10
2-TRACK A Trim Control	10
2-TRACK B Inputs	10
2-TRACK B Level Switch	10
2-TRACK B Trim Control	10
DAW MIX	10
DAW MIX Level Switch	10
DAW MIX Trim Control	10
PHONO	10
PHONO Trim Control	10
PHONO Grounding Lug (GND)	10
DAW PHONES MIX INPUT	10
DAW PHONES MIX Level Switch	11
TALKBACK FOOTSWITCH	11
OUTPUTS	11
MONITOR A OUTPUTS	11
MONITOR A Trim Control	11
MONITOR B OUTPUTS	11
MONITOR B Trim Control	11
MONITOR C OUTPUTS	11
MONITOR C Trim Control	11
2-TRACK A OUTPUTS	11
2-TRACK A Level Switch	11
2-TRACK B OUTPUTS	11
2-TRACK B Level Switch	11
DAW OUTPUTS	11
DAW Level Switch	11
PHONES AMP OUTPUTS	12
PHONES AMP Level Switch	12
STUDIO OUTS	12
STUDIO OUTS Trim Control	12
AC Socket	12
POWER Switch	12
AC SELECT Switch	12
Appendix A: Service Information	13
Warranty Service	13
Troubleshooting	13
Repair	14
Appendix B: Connections	15
XLR Connectors	15
1/4˝ TRS Phone Plugs and Jacks	15
1/4” TS Phone Plugs and Jacks	15
RCA Plugs and Jacks	15
Footswitch Plug and Jack	15
Appendix C: Technical Info	16
Big Knob Specifications	16
Big Knob Block Diagram	18

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